2015 Homeless Count Report

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1 Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, Community Resource Program 2015 Homeless Count Report Marion & Polk Counties

2 Table of Contents 2015 Homeless Count Totals 3 Summary of Homeless Count 4 Street Count Surveys Demographics Homeless Characteristics Incarceration Discrimination & Violence Shelter Count 19 Sheltered Surveys Demographics Short Surveys 24 Jail Surveys Demographics Before Incarceration After Release Disability Information Homeless Count Report prepared by A Reason to End Homelessness in Marion and Polk Counties: For many city officials, community leaders, and even direct service providers, it often seems that placing homeless people in shelters is the most inexpensive way to meet the basic needs of people experiencing homelessness; some may even believe that shelters are an ideal solution. Research, however, has shown something surprisingly different. The cost of homelessness can be quite high. Hospitalization, medical treatment, incarceration, police intervention, and emergency shelter expenses can add up quickly, making homelessness surprisingly expensive for municipalities and taxpayers. National Alliance to End Homelessness Excerpt from Cost of Homelessness Website National Alliance to End Homelessness Date Accessed: August 26,

3 2015 Homeless Count Totals Homeless Street Surveys 247 Individuals Surveyed 192 Observed (not surveyed) 55 One Night Shelter Count 765 Individuals Sheltered in Emergency & Transitional 582 Individuals Sheltered in Rapid Re-Housing & Permanent Supportive 140 Individuals Turned Away 43 Short Surveys 25 Jail Surveys 132 Polk County Jail Survey 25 Marion County Jail Survey 107 School Counts 491 Polk County School Districts Central 3 Dallas 26 Falls City 10 Perrydale 3 Willamina 15 Marion County School Districts Cascade 0 Gervais 12 Jefferson 38 Mt. Angel 0 North Marion 4 North Santiam 68 Salem-Keizer 42 Silver Falls 74 St Paul no report this year Woodburn (partial report) 196 All school districts in the two-county area were contacted, but not all were able to participate Homeless Count Total 1,660 3

4 Chronically Homeless 346 of 774 (45%) of unsheltered and sheltered (residing in emergency or transitional shelter) individuals qualified as chronically homeless. Summary Definition of Chronically Homeless: An individual who 1) is homeless and lives in a place not meant for human habitation, a safe haven, or in an emergency shelter; and 2) has been homeless (in one of the above mentioned locations) for at least one year or on at least four separate occasions in the last 3 years; and 3) can be diagnosed with one or more of the following conditions: substance use disorder, serious mental illness, developmental disability, post-traumatic stress disorder, cognitive impairments resulting from brain injury, or chronic physical illness or disability. Each year, on a designated day during the last ten days of January, Marion and Polk counties conduct a comprehensive count of the homeless population. Thousands of individuals across both counties experience homelessness each year. The vast majority of these are individuals for whom life has dealt a crushing blow: serious illness, abuse, addiction, inability to work, collapse of a family, and ultimately the loss of a place to live. The Homeless Count serves the community in the following ways: Increases our understanding of homelessness, including information about the causes and impacts of homelessness. Provides us the information needed to plan and identify resources and services to better help individuals out of homelessness, and prevent it in the first place. Accurate homeless statistics are necessary to receive continued federal funding (almost one million dollars annually) for homeless programs in Marion and Polk counties. The Count is a community-wide event facilitated by Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency, and supported by numerous community-based organizations. More than seventy community volunteers and social service staff dedicated their time to assist with the surveys and provide outreach. The participation of partner organizations and volunteers is critical to the success of the Count, from the initial planning meetings, to the day of the Count, and through the final stages of pulling the data together and reporting. The following organizations participated on the 2015 Homeless Count Planning Committee, with many providing staff to serve as Team Leaders the day of the Count: City of Salem - Salem Housing Authority Marion-Polk Food Share Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Northwest Human Services Oregon Health Authority Rural Oregon Continuum of Care 4

5 Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network Salem Leadership Foundation Salem Vet Center Serving our Veterans at Home Shangri-La Corporation St. Vincent de Paul Union Gospel Mission The 2015 Homeless Count was conducted on Wednesday, January 28 th and was comprised of the following components: One Night Shelter Count: a one-night (point-in-time) count of the number of beds being utilized through emergency shelters, transitional housing facilities, and other programs that are designated to serve homeless individuals and families. Homeless Street Surveys: included Street/Mobile Outreach teams and Stationary Sites. Small groups of people comprised the Outreach teams. They canvassed the streets, parks, under bridges, and in camps. Volunteers were also stationed at designated site locations, including: Aware Food Bank, Woodburn OR (for rural Marion County Count) Polk County Connect Cascade Gateway Park MWV Community Action ARCHES Project MWV Community Action HOME Youth and Resource Center Northwest Human Services HOAP Wallace Marine Park West Salem United Methodist Church Homeless Observed but not surveyed: Outreach teams kept a log of individuals that they observed as homeless but did not have the opportunity to interview. Teams used their best judgment regarding the observation of homelessness. For example, an individual at a secluded campsite not interested in participating in the survey would have been included in this count. Short Surveys: conducted at the Salem Hospital, Department of Human Services Keizer Branch, Silverton Area Community Aid, Jason Lee Food Bank, Trinity United Methodist Church The Lord s Cupboard, and People s Church. Individuals and families seeking assistance were asked if they had already participated in the Count on January 28 th (either through the Street Count or via the Shelter Count). If they responded no, they completed a brief version of the full survey. Jail Surveys: Surveys were conducted at both the Marion County Jail and the Polk County Jail. All inmates were given the opportunity to be surveyed. Those respondents that reported they would be homeless upon release were included in the report. School Counts: Survey includes reports from 14 school districts in Marion and Polk counties. The school count represents the total number of homeless students who were enrolled in the Homeless Education Program for each school district on the day of the Count. The total number of homeless students was reliant on each district s definition of who is eligible for enrollment in their program. 5

6 Street Count Surveys On January 28, 2015, over 70 community volunteers conducted interviews with people who were homeless, with no permanent place to reside in Marion and Polk counties. The interviews were conducted on the street, in parks, under bridges, in camps, and at area homeless service organizations. 192 individuals, in 153 households, participated in the survey. All participants were informed their participation was voluntary and their names would not be collected. Demographics Street interviews resulted in data collected from 129 males, 59 females, and 3 that did not disclose. Single adults made up the majority of the household types, numbering 122 or 80% of all households. The largest number of participants fell into the age group. 89% (141 of 158) of respondents described themselves as White for their Race, but 18% (34 of 192) did not respond to the question. 32% (57 of 177) of respondents did not complete high school o r receive a GED. Household Type Marion Polk Single Adult 92 81% 30 75% Adult Couple without children Adult(s) with other adult family member(s) Single parent with child(ren) 12 11% 7 18% 6 5% 2 5% 1 1% 0 0% Two parents with child(ren) 0 0% 1 2% Unaccompanied Youth 2 2% 0 0% Households with only youth 0 0% 0 0% No Response 0 0% 0 0% Total Households % % 6

7 Age Groups % 4 7% % 13 25% % 5 9% % 17 32% % 11 21% % 2 4% % 0 0% % 0 0% No Response 0 0% 1 2% Total % % Gender Male 96 69% 33 62% Female 40 29% 19 36% Transgender Male to Female 1 1% 0 0% Transgender Female to Male 0 0% 0 0% No Response 2 1% 1 2% Total % % Race American Indian or Alaskan Native 11 8% 2 4% Asian 0 0% 0 0% Black or African American 1 1% 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 3 2% 0 0% White % 25 47% No Response 8 5% 26 49% Total % % 7

8 Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 12 9% 1 2% Non-Hispanic or Latino % 27 51% Don t Know/Refused 10 7% 25 47% Total % % Education Level Still in school 3 2% 2 4% Non-High School Graduate 38 28% 14 27% High School Graduate/GED 55 40% 18 34% Some College 24 17% 6 11% College Graduate 10 7% 7 13% No Response 9 6% 6 11% Total % % Miscellaneous Categories Veteran 26 19% 4 8% Victim of Domestic Violence 28 20% 12 23% Homeless Characteristics 57 (of 182) respondents (31%) indicated they have been homeless for 1-3 years. The majority of respondents, 73% (134 of 183) were staying on the street or camping on the night the survey was conducted. 40% (60 of 149) of respondents had no income. 38% (56 of 149) reported making between $1 - $500 a month. The most common sources of income reported were Food Stamps at 69% (123 of 177); 17% (31 of 177) receive Disability (SSI/SSDI); 13% (23 of 177) receive Social Security; 4% (8 of 177) receive TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) and 4% (7 of 177) received Veteran Benefits though 16% (30 of 192) report being a Veteran. Though the vast majority (76%, 140 of 185) of Street Count respondents report having a disabling condition only 17% (31 of 177) report receiving Disability (SSI/SSDI). 70% (126 of 180) of respondents indicated they are currently unemployed, and 26% are either unable to work or retired. 8

9 The four most common reasons for homelessness, as reported by households, were Unemployed 41% (58 of 142 households), Couldn t Afford Rent 23% (33 of 142 households), and Homeless by choice 17% (24 of 142 households), and Mental or Emotional Disorder 16% (23 of 142 households). Those that responded to the Services Needed question identified the following as most needed: Housing Assistance 64% (82 of 129 households); Food Assistance 43% (55 of 129 households); Transportation Assistance 40% (52 of 129 households), and Dental Treatment 37% (48 of 129 households). Length of Homelessness (in months) Marion 0-3 months 14 10% 7 13% Polk 3-6 months 6 4% 5 9% 6-9 months 7 5% 5 9% 9-12 months 14 10% 1 2% 1-3 yrs 46 33% 11 21% 3-5 yrs 21 15% 13 25% 5-10 yrs 13 10% 5 9% yrs 8 6% 3 6% 20+ yrs 3 2% 0 0% No Response 7 5% 3 6% Total % % Length of Homelessness (Marion and Polk) No Response 20+ yrs yrs 5-10 yrs 3-5 yrs 1-3 yrs 9-12 mos 6-9 mos 3-6 mos 0-3 mos

10 Episodes of homelessness Experienced at least four episodes of homeless in the past three years 91 65% 30 57% Where will you stay tonight? Street 41 30% 2 4% Squatting 4 3% 0 0% Camping 49 35% 42 79% Motel/Hotel 2 1% 1 2% Car 29 21% 6 11% Other 7 5% 0 0% No Response 7 5% 2 4% Total % % Location that best describes where you will be staying tonight? City of Salem % West Salem 41 21% City of Keizer 2 1% Rural Marion 17 9% Rural Polk 12 6% Total % Location where respondents will stay tonight City of Salem West Salem City of Keizer Rural Marion Rural Polk 10

11 What is your job status? Full-time job 0 0% 1 2% Part-time job 5 4% 0 0% Temporary job 1 1% 0 0% Retired 4 3% 1 2% Unemployed 91 65% 35 66% Unable to work 33 23% 9 17% No Response 5 4% 7 13% Total % % Income Sources Respondents may select more than one source Employment 1 1% 1 2% Social Security 19 14% 4 8% Child Support 1 1% 0 0% Disability (SSI/SSDI) 27 19% 4 8% TANF 4 3% 4 8% Friends/Family 7 5% 0 0% Veteran Benefits 5 4% 2 4% Food Stamps 89 64% 34 64% Other (Panhandling/ Flying Sign) 7 5% 1 2% No Response 2 16% 13 25% 11

12 Top 5 Sources of Income (Marion and Polk) How much income per month? $ % 18 34% $1-$ % 9 17% $501-$ % 4 7.5% $1000 or more 6 4% 4 7.5% No Response 25 18% 18 34% Total % % How much income per month? $1000 or more $501-$1000 No Response $0 $1-$500 12

13 What caused you and/or your family to leave your last living arrangement? Percentages (%) represent responses from each household. (e.g. 22% of Marion households left because they couldn t afford rent). Respondents could choose all factors that applied to their household experience. Couldn t Afford Rent 25 22% 8 20% Unemployed 42 37% 16 40% Evicted by landlord 15 13% 4 10% Kicked out by family/friends 16 14% 4 10% Child Abuse 0 0% 0 0% Domestic Violence 13 12% 4 10% Criminal History 20 18% 1 3% Drug/Alcohol at home 11 10% 2 5% Drug/Alcohol (self) 19 17% 2 5% Poor Rental History 6 5% 3 8% Credit 10 9% 1 3% Gambling 1 1% 0 0% Mental or Emotional Disorder 19 17% 4 10% Medical Problem 11 10% 5 13% Pregnancy 1 1% 0 0% Runaway 1 1% 0 0% Homeless by choice 21 19% 3 8% Property sold 0 0% 0 0% Manufactured Park Closure 0 0% 0 0% Home foreclosed on 1 1% 0 0% Other: unable to work, widower, disability, bed bug infestation, divorce 17 15% 6 15% No Response 6 5% 5 13% 13

14 Top 9 Reasons for Homelessness Services Needed Percentages (%) represent responses from each household. (e.g. 11% of Marion households identified needing substance abuse treatment. Respondents could choose all needed services that applied to their household experience. Substance Abuse Treatment 12 11% 4 10% Mental Health Services 23 20% 9 23% Medical Treatment 32 28% 14 35% Dental Treatment 33 29% 15 38% Health Insurance 21 19% 14 35% Disability Services 18 16% 4 10% Housing Assistance 59 52% 23 58% Food Assistance 38 34% 17 43% Transportation Assistance 38 34% 14 35% Job/Employment Training/Assistance 22 19% 14 35% Veteran Services 8 7% 3 8% Legal Services 11 10% 5 13% Identification Assistance 26 23% 11 28% Child Care 0 0% 0 0% Other 1 1% 0 0% No Response 22 19% 2 5% 14

15 What is the hardest part about being homeless? Percentages (%) represent responses from each household. (e.g. 24% of Marion households identified the weather as being one of the hardest parts about being homeless). Respondents could list as many factors as applied to their household experience. Weather/staying dry, warm, cool 24 21% 11 28% Obtaining employment/ income 9 8% 1 3% Loneliness/ being alone/ hopelessness/ uncertain future/ instability/ feeling invisible/ keeping morale up/ getting through the day/ stressed all the time/ not feeling normal 19 17% 2 5% Being separated from family/ not seeing 5 4% 2 5% family/ no family support Judged/ public perception/ no respect/ 7 6% 1 3% discrimination Harassment by police 10 9% 2 5% Violence/ safety concerns 9 8% 4 10% Getting enough to eat/ finding food and water/ hunger Finding a safe place to sleep/ constantly on the move/ no stable place to stay/ no safe place to camp/ no real bed to sleep in Hygiene concerns/ no running water/ no access to laundry and showers/ unable to keep self and things clean/ no restroom 6 5% 6 15% 21 19% 6 15% 16 14% 9 23% Day to day needs/clothing/ supplies 1 1% 4 10% No transportation/ having to walk everywhere 3 3% 2 5% No place to store belongings 3 3% 1 3% No place to park vehicle 3 3% 0 0% None/ Nothing 6 5% 0 0% No Response 8 7% 2 5% 15

16 What can be done to improve your current situation? Percentages (%) represent responses from each household. (e.g. 21% of Marion households reported a job/income would help). Job/income/ money 24 21% 15 38% Housing/ affordable rent/ housing programs/ roof over head/ place to live 40 35% 15 38% Shelter-related (takes pets, 2 2% 0 0% for couples w/o kids) Assistance obtaining Social 5 4% 0 0% Security Disability Assistance with housing 2 2% 0 0% move-in costs Hygiene supplies/ place to 3 3% 2 5% shower/ place to do laundry Assistance obtaining ID 8 7% 3 8% Assistance obtaining clothing Medical/dental assistance/ health care 0 0% 2 5% 4 4% 0 0% Mental Health Treatment 2 2% 2 5% Addiction Treatment 1 1% 0 0% Storage for belongings 1 1% 0 0% Assistance with food 2 2% 0 0% Transportation/ bus pass 8 7% 2 5% Access to supplies: tent, propane, backpack, garbage bags 4 4% 2 5% Legal help 1 1% 0 0% Community awareness 2 2% 0 0% Nothing/ unsure 9 8% 1 3% No Response 16 14% 5 13% 16

17 Persons with a Disability Specific disabilities reported Marion Polk Marion Polk Yes % 35 66% Mental Health 65 47% 20 38% No 31 22% 14 26% Substance Abuse Alcohol 39 28% 11 21% No Response 3 2% 4 8% Substance Abuse Drug 44 32% 8 15% Total % % Physical Disability Developmental Disability Chronic Health Condition Person with HIV/AIDS 47 34% 15 28% 20 14% 6 11% 50 36% 15 28% 4 3% 3 6% Disabilities Mental Health Substance Abuse - Alcohol Substance Abuse - Drug Physical Disability Developmental Disability Chronic Health Condition Person with HIV/AIDS Incarceration 77% (138 of 178) of respondents reported having been to jail previously. This was a 9% increase in the two counties over the past year. 29% (52 of 180) of respondents reported having been in prison, an increase of 7% from last year. 17

18 Have you ever been to jail? Have you ever been to prison? Marion Polk Marion Polk Yes % 33 62% 40 29% 12 23% No 26 19% 14 27% 91 65% 37 70% No Response 8 6% 6 11% 8 6% 4 7% Total % % % % Corrections release in last 90 days Marion Polk Yes % 7 13% No % 38 72% No Response % 8 15% Total % % Discrimination & Violence A majority of households (72%, 106 of 148) reported they felt discriminated against because they were homeless. Almost half (49%, 70 of 143) said they have experienced violence since becoming homeless. Have you ever felt discriminated against because you are homeless? Percentages (%) represent responses from each household. Since you have been homeless, have you experienced any violence? Marion Polk Marion Polk Yes 80 71% 26 65% 51 45% 19 48% No 30 26% 12 30% 55 49% 18 45% No Response 3 3% 2 5% 7 6% 3 7% Total % % % % 18

19 Marion/Polk Shelter Count The Sheltered Count includes the following shelters and housing programs designated to serve homeless: Emergency Shelter (ES) Transitional Housing (TH) Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Organization Emergency Shelters (ES) Individuals Sheltered Individuals Turned away Center for Hope and Safety (formerly Mid-Valley Women s Crisis) 19 *1 Homeless Alternative Respite Program 2 Northwest Human Services Street Outreach Shelter 7 Polk County Parole & Probation 3 Sable House 3 Salem Interfaith Hospitality Network 15 *42 Union Gospel Mission Men s Shelter 208 Union Gospel Mission Simonka Place 93 Transitional Housing (TH) Home of the Brave 4 Northwest Human Services 5 Transitional Living Program Salvation Army 32 Shangri-La - New Options 18 Shelly's House 17 St. Francis Shelter 48 St. Joseph - Family Shelter 22 Titus 3 3 Union Gospel Mission Men s Shelter 44 Union Gospel Mission Restoration House 31 Women at the Well Grace House 8 Rapid Re-Housing (RRH) Mid Willamette Valley Community Action Agency ARCHES Housing Program Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Emergency Solution Grant *66 *8 19

20 Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Shangri-La Supportive Housing Assistance Program, Bonus *41 Project, Permanent Housing Expansion Project TOTALS *RRH client detail, PSH client detail, and individuals turned away are not included in demographic breakdowns. *25 20

21 Shelter Surveys On January 28, 2015, 493 households and 582 individuals were surveyed at 19 different emergency shelters and transitional shelter locations. (Rapid Re-housing and Permanent Supportive Housing client detail is not available/not included in the following demographic breakdowns). See all participating shelters/housing providers listed on page Demographics Single adults made up the majority of sheltered families. Approximately 14% of those sheltered were under 18 years of age. 66% (386 of 581) were male and 33% (192 of 581) were female; less than 1% reported as transgender or did not disclose. 7% (43 of 582) of the respondents were children of K-12 age, attending school. The majority (83%, 463 of 557) of respondents described themselves as White and 15% (81 of 558) were Hispanic or Latino. Over half of respondents (65%, 374 of 579)) reported having a disability, the most common identified were: Substance Abuse-Drug (32%, 183 of 579), Mental Health (31%, 180 of 579), Physical (26%, 151 of 579), and a Chronic Health Condition (23%, 136 of 579). Household Type Marion Polk Single adult (1 adult in hh) % 9 100% Adult only (2 or more adults in hh with no children) Adult and child(ren) (1 or more adult and 1 or more child in hh) 1 1% 0 0% 41 8% 0 0% Youth/Child only 0 0% 0 0% Total Households % 9 100% 21

22 Age Groups % 0 0% % 3 33% % 0 0% % 4 45% % 1 11% % 0 0% % 0 0% % 1 11% No Response 0 0% 0 0% Total % 9 100% Gender Male % 3 33% Female % 6 67% Transgender Male to Female 2 <1% 0 0% Transgender Female to Male 1 <1% 0 0% No Response 1 <1% 0 0% Total % 9 100% Race/Ethnicity American Indian or Alaskan Native 47 8% 0 0% Asian 4 1% 0 0% Black or African American 34 6% 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 9 2% 0 0% White % 9 100% No Response 25 4% 0 0% Total % 9 100% 22

23 Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 79 14% 2 22% Non-Hispanic or Latino % 7 78% Refused/Unknown/Didn t Ask 24 4% 0 0% Total % 9 100% Miscellaneous Categories Veteran 71 12% 1 11% Farmworker 26 5% 0 0% Victim of Domestic Violence 98 17% 3 33% Children (K-12 age) still in school 42 7% 1 11% Released Offender 53 9% 2 22% Homelessness Continually homeless for a year or more Experienced at least four episodes of homeless in the past three years % 1 11% % 4 44% Persons with a Disability Specific disabilities reported Marion Polk Marion Polk Yes % 9 100% Mental Health % 7 78% No % 0 0% Substance Abuse Alcohol % 4 44% No Response 3 1% 0 0% Substance Abuse Drug % 5 56% Total % 9 100% Physical Disability % 4 44% Developmental Disability Chronic Health Condition Person with HIV/AIDS 67 12% 2 22% % 3 33% 4 1% 0 0% 23

24 Short Surveys Short surveys were conducted by volunteers at various locations around Marion/Polk counties. (See all locations on page 5). Households who reported they were homeless and had not participated in the Unsheltered or Sheltered surveys were included in this Count. Household Type Age Groups Single Adult 10 77% % Couple w/o children 0 0% % One Parent 0 0% % Two Parents 3 23% % Unaccompanied child Total Households 0 0% % % % % No Response 3 12% Total Individuals % Gender Where will you be staying on Wednesday January 28, 2015? Male 13 52% Car 5 20% Female 7 28% Hospital 4 16% No Response 5 20% Street 5 20% Total % Abandoned Building 0 0% Camping 8 32% Veteran Yes 0 0% Other 3 12% No/No Response % No Response 0 0% Total % Total % 24

25 Jail Surveys Surveys were conducted at the Marion County and Polk County jails. All inmates were given the opportunity to participate in the survey. 304 surveys were completed at the Marion County jail and 58 surveys were completed at the Polk County jail. Of those surveyed, a total of 132 respondents reported they would be homeless with no designated place to live at the time of their release from jail, 107 (81%) in Marion and 25 (19%) in Polk. Demographics 83% (105 of 126) of the respondents were males. 34% (44 of 130) of respondents did not complete high school or receive a GED. Gender Marion Polk Male 86 80% 19 76% Female 16 15% 5 20% Transgender Male to Female 0 0% 0 0% Transgender Female to Male 0 0% 0 0% No Response 5 5% 1 4% Total % % Education Level Grade % 1 4% Grade % 3 12% GED 20 19% 6 24% HS Graduate 18 17% 1 4% Some College 21 19% 11 44% College Graduate 6 6% 3 12% No Response 2 2% 0 0% Total % % 25

26 Miscellaneous Categories Veteran 11 10% 3 12% Been to prison 46 43% 11 44% Race American Indian or Alaskan Native 10 9% 5 20% Asian 2 2% 0 0% Black or African American 6 6% 0 0% Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2 2% 0 0% White 73 68% 19 76% Refused/Unknown 14 13% 1 4% Total % % Ethnicity Hispanic or Latino 22 21% 4 16% Non-Hispanic or Latino 71 66% 20 80% Refused/Unknown 14 13% 1 4% Total % % Before Incarceration 33% (43 of 132) of the respondents had a job immediately before incarceration, and 40% (53 of 132) had a permanent place to live. 20% (26 of 128) report being a parent in a household with a child, or children, prior to incarceration. 60% (79 of 132) of respondents reported being homeless or unstably housed prior to incarceration; 34% (35 of 104) reported living on the streets or camping and 22% (23 of 104) reported they were temporarily staying with family or friends. Participants were asked what led to their present circumstances, and Criminal History (33%, 43 of 132), Drug/Alcohol (self) (31%, 41 of 132), Unemployment (30%, 39 of 132), and Couldn t Afford Rent (23%, 30 of 132) were the most frequent answers. 26

27 Prior to incarceration Had a job 39 36% 4 16% Had a permanent place to live 48 45% 5 20% If you did not have a place to live, which best describes where you were staying immediately before your current arrest? Percentages (%) calculated from total respondents. (e.g. 8% (9 of the 107 Marion respondents) were residing in Shelter prior to incarceration). Shelter 9 8% 1 4% Street 18 17% 9 36% Squatting (abandoned building) 0 0% 0 0% Camping 6 6% 2 8% Motel/Hotel 2 2% 1 4% Vehicle 5 5% 0 0% Temporarily with family/friend 17 16% 6 24% Other 0 0% 0 0% No Response 2 2% 1 4% Total For those who identified having no permanent housing prior to incarceration - How long did you live in this situation? Percentages (%) calculated from total respondents. (e.g. 16% (17 of the 107 Marion respondents) were living in a non-permanent living situation for 0-3 months prior to incarceration). 0-3 months 17 16% 4 16% 3-6 months 12 11% 3 12% 6-9 months 7 7% 1 4% 9-12 months 2 2% 2 8% 1-3 yrs 11 10% 4 16% 3-5 yrs 6 6% 3 12% 5-10 yrs 2 2% 0 0% yrs 0 0% 2 8% 27

28 20+ yrs 1 1% 0 0% No Response 1 1% 1 4% Total Household Type Single Adult 67 63% 16 64% Couple without children 10 9% 3 12% Adult(s) with other adult family member(s) Single Parent with child(ren) 4 4% 2 8% 9 8% 1 4% Two parent with child(ren) 14 13% 2 8% No Response 3 3% 1 4% Total % % Have you ever been in a treatment program? Yes 76 71% 17% 68% No 31 29% 7% 28% No Response 0 0% 1% 4% Total % % Treatment programs accessed Alcohol/Drug 66 62% 13 52% Mental Health 24 22% 8 32% Other 5 5% 3 12% What led to your present circumstance? Percentages (%) represent all respondents (e.g. 17% of Marion respondents could not afford rent which led to their present circumstance). Respondents could list as many factors as applied to their circumstance. Couldn t afford rent 17 16% 13 52% Drug/Alcohol (at home) 6 6% 7 28% Drug/Alcohol (self) 30 28% 11 44% Unemployment 24 22% 15 60% Eviction from landlord 3 3% 4 16% 28

29 Medical problems 1 1% 5 20% Kicked out by family/friends 8 7% 8 32% Criminal History 37 35% 7 28% DV/Relationship issue 6 6% 2 8% Poor rental history 1 1% 4 16% Homeless by choice 3 3% 2 8% Credit Problems 2 2% 4 16% Gambling 4 4% 1 4% Mental or emotional disorder 11 10% 5 20% Other 11 10% 2 8% After Release from Incarceration When asked what they needed to remain clean, sober, and crime-free, the two most common responses were Housing Assistance and Employment Assistance. Upon Release Has a job to go to after release 22 21% 4 16% What do you need when you are released to stay clean, sober and crime free? Percentages (%) represent all respondents (e.g. 80% of Marion respondents believe they need housing assistance after they re released to stay clean, sober, and crime-free). Respondents could list as many factors as applied to their circumstance. Housing Assistance 86 80% 24 96% Employment Assistance 73 68% 22 88% Alcohol/Drug Treatment 35 33% 11 44% Mental Health Treatment 26 24% 8 32% Education Assistance 30 28% 10 40% Credit Counseling 15 14% 5 20% Community Resources 42 39% 12 48% Food Stamps 67 63% 20 80% Other: Lifeskills, OHP, SSI, Bridges to Change, ID, Medical 8 7% 4 16% 29

30 Disability 83% (109 of 132) of respondents reported having one or more disabilities. 54% (71 of 132) of respondents report struggling with Substance Abuse Drug, while 32% (42 of 132) report Substance Abuse Alcohol. 39% (51 of 132) of respondents report having a mental health disability. Persons reporting one or more disabilities Yes 87 81% 22 88% No 20 19% 3 12% No Response 0 0% 0 0% Total % % Disabling Conditions Percentages (%) represent all respondents (e.g. 40% of Marion respondents report having a mental health condition). Respondents could list as many conditions as applied to their circumstance. Mental Health 43 40% 8 32% Substance Abuse - Alcohol 30 28% 12 48% Substance Abuse - Drug 57 53% 14 56% Physical Disability 20 19% 4 16% Developmental Disability 14 13% 3 12% Chronic Health Condition 24 22% 7 28% Persons with HIV/AIDS 0 0% 0 0% Victim of Domestic Violence 17 17% 5 20% 30

31 The 2015 Homeless Count Report for Marion and Polk counties was prepared by: Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action Agency Community Resource Program Amber Reeves, MWV Community Action Agency Community Resource Director Diane Merry, MWV Community Action Agency Community Resource Manager 31